Blair Ceola

20-bed Trauma ICU, 31-bed Medical ICU, 16-bed Neurovascular ICU, 12-bed Burn ICU

• Acted as direct supervisor of four clinical nurse managers and clinical nurse coordinators with over 200 FTEs spread across all departments.
• Steered departmental accreditation efforts that led to successful: Tri-Annual Joint Commission survey in 2025, Level Two Trauma ACS recertification in 2025, and Comprehensive Stroke recertification in 2026.
• Managed recruitment and retention strategies, strengthening workforce stability and decreasing overall RN turnover in the critical care space from 19% to 13%.
• Promoted teamwork and collaboration among leadership and nurses, fostering an environment conducive to high-quality care provision.
• Oversaw budget management, optimizing resource allocation for department initiatives and staffing needs.
• Spearheaded strategic planning efforts, aligning departmental goals with organizational objectives for better efficiency.

16-bed Neurovascular Intensive Care Unit

• Improved Employee Engagement scores from 63% in 2022 to 90% in 2024.
• Facilitated open communication among team members, encouraging feedback from all levels of personnel.
• Enhanced overall staff morale by recognizing individual achievements and fostering a collaborative, supportive work environment.
• Decreased department turnover from 48% in 2022 to 7% in 2024 and boosted retention.
• Implemented an involved onboarding process for new hires with frequent check-ins to help them acclimate to their roles and ensure their success.
• Prioritized intentional monthly 1:1s with existing employees to identified unit and individual needs to improve work environment and overall wellbeing.
• Decreased HAIs within the unit from 9 in 2023 to 3 in 2024.
• Oversaw quality assurance initiatives and engaged bedside staff to identify areas of improvement within the department and implement corrective action plans accordingly.
• Maintained a Press Ganey Top Box score of 85% or higher for all of 2024.
• Addressed patient concerns promptly by investigating issues thoroughly and collaborating with appropriate personnel to resolve problems efficiently.
• Successful Tri-Annual Joint Commission survey in 2023 and Comprehensive Stroke recertification in 2024

740-bed Hospital: Medical-Surgical Units, Medical-Surgical ICU, Neuro-Science ICU, Cardiovascular ICU, Emergency Department

• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide individualized care for diverse patient populations with varying acuity levels within a 740-bed hospital.
• Expanded professional knowledge and skillset working in multiple departments with a variety of patients and professionals.
• Adapted quickly to frequently changing work environments to maintain high-quality patient care and strong interdisciplinary relationships.

34-bed Neuro-Science ICU, PCU, and Medical-Surgical Unit

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex neuro patients.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient's acuity levels and individual needs.
• Acted as a designated department charge nurse leading and supporting staff nurses, overseeing daily operations, and managing patient assignments.
• Assisted in the training of new staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care within the department.

30-bed Medical-Surgical Unit

• Managed caseload of five patients, providing individualized and high-quality patient care in an acute care setting.
• Acted as designated department charge nurse leading and supporting staff nurses, overseeing daily operations, and managing patient assignments.
• Assisted in the training of new staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care within the department.